Below Average
#7587 of 9,539 schools in CA
California Military Institute
High School · Perris Union High · Perris, CA
A Perris Union High charter high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
755 North A St., Perris, CA 92570
- Math 11% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California Military Institute score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California Military Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,570
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,461/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove at the RanchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Perris HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,106 | Compare → |
| Pathways for Adult Life SkillsEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 12 | 1.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Perris Lake High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Perris Union High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Military Institute is listed in Perris Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Military Institute
California Military Institute is a public high school in Perris, CA, part of Perris Union High, serving approximately 1,044 students in grades 5th-12th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,587 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Military Institute
What grades does California Military Institute serve?
California Military Institute serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend California Military Institute?
California Military Institute has an enrollment of approximately 1,044 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Military Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at California Military Institute is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Military Institute rank in CA?
California Military Institute ranks #7,587 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California Military Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
California Military Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California Military Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Military Institute has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California Military Institute a charter school?
Yes, California Military Institute is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is California Military Institute a Title I school?
No, California Military Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Military Institute?
87.9% of students at California Military Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (951) 443-2731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92570)
- 57,336
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92570; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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